EX9 6BW is a sought-after residential area on West Hill, 0.1km from Budleigh Salterton in Budleigh Salterton. Administratively it sits within Budleigh & Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX9, EX9 6BW offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £798k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EX9 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00100684 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST HILL, EX9 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HILL, EX9 6BW.
257
60
£ 48,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX9 6BW is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 69% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £798k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX9 6BW. The average age is 60.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 700,000
3 sales · Mean £ 760,333
Flat
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX9 6BW has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Oxfam0.1 km
- Budleigh Unwrapped0.3 km
- High Street Fruit and Veg0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Christine Gibbs0.3 km
- Long Range Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Budleigh Salterton Club0.5 km
- Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd0.4 km
- Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.7 km
- East Devon Golf Club0.7 km
- Salterton Arms0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Brook Kitchen0.1 km
- Budleigh Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Budleigh Village0.2 km
- Fifty Degrees North1.0 km
- Granny Gothard's0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Budleigh Pizza And Grill0.2 km
- China Banquet0.2 km
- Cloudforest Plants Ltd0.2 km
- West End Beach Kiosk0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth6.2 km
- Lympstone7.4 km
- Lympstone Village7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Westbourne Terrace0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Public Hall0.1 km
- Meadow Road0.1 km
- Fore Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX96BW · Data under Open Government Licence